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Antiphon:   O Christ Redeemer, save us all

Scripture:   Psalm 88
                    Thessalonians 5:17-18
Reflector:  Fr. Jason

Music:  Spiritus Dominus by WordHarmonic
              Happiness Does Not Wait by Ólafur Arnalds

MEMORARAE
Remember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in they mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.


       

"Light of the World" by Lauren Daigle

"O Holy Night" by Nat King Cole

ANTIPHON
- Divine Power of God

REFLECTION
-Umberto

MUSIC


PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

NOTES

ANTIPHON
- Keep us always mindful of Your presence

REFLECTION
- Sr. Charlene

MUSIC
-Joy to the World

PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

NOTES

Antiphon:  Shine forth, and let thy light restore

Scripture:   Psalm 3
                     1 Corinthians 16: 13-14
      
Reflector:  Gerry

Music:   All Creatures of Our God and King
              God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen

REFLECTION
- Sr. Carol

MUSIC
- Imagining by Brian Crain
- Handel's Messiah (For unto us a Child is Born)

PRAYER
To You, do I belong O God
Into Your hands I surrender my life.
Pour out Your Spirit upon me
that I may love You perfectly,
and serve You faithfully
until my soul rests in You.

NOTES
Christmas Novena with the Daughters of Charity (link)
 

Fr. Ron gives the reflection. CLICK HERE for video to this reflection

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Theme Song Suggestions:
- You're the One that I Want - Grease Soundtrack
- Boogie Wonderland - Earth Wind and Fire
- Disco Inferno - The Trammps
- Let Your Love Flow - Bellamy Brothers

ANTIPHON
Turn our darkness into light.

SCRIPTURE
Psalm 106
Ephesians 1:3

REFLECTION
Sister Karolyn

MUSIC
Christmas Instrumental
Breath of Heaven by Amy Grant (Instrumental)

MEMORARAE
Remember, O most
gracious Virgin Mary,
that never was it known
that anyone who fled to thy protection,
implored thy help, or sought thine intercession
was left unaided.
Inspired by this confidence, I fly unto thee,
O Virgin of virgins, my mother;
to thee do I come,
before thee I stand,
sinful and sorrowful.
O Mother of the Word Incarnate,
despise not my petitions,
but in they mercy hear and answer me.
Amen.

"Mary, did you know?"    by Kathy Mattea

"Go tell it on the mountain"   by Sandy Patti

"Il est ne le divin enfant"  by Cris Williamson

Refrain:
Il est né le divin enfant,
Jouez hautbois, résonnez musettes !
Il est né le divin enfant,
Chantons tous son avènement !

Depuis plus de quatre mille ans,
Nous le promettaient les prophètes
Depuis plus de quatre mille ans,
Nous attendions cet heureux temps. Refrain

Une étable est son logement
Un peu de paille est sa couchette,
Une étable est son logement
Pour un dieu quel abaissement ! Refrain

 
English translation:

Chorus:
He is born, the Heav'nly Child,
Oboes play; set bagpipes sounding.
He is born, the Heav'nly Child,
Let all sing His nativity.

'Tis four thousand years and more,
Prophets have foretold His coming.
'Tis four thousand years and more,
Have we waited this happy hour. Chorus

In a stable lodged is He,
Straw is all He has for cradle.
In a stable lodged is He,
Oh how great humility! Chorus